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A971 UBD

1983 Renault Trafic

Cream Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,916 mi
Last recorded91,916 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Renault Trafic81,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA971 UBD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,916 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2011 90,507 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2008 88,112 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in off/ side stearing rack

Fail 17 Apr 2008 88,092 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play in off side stearing rack

Pass 29 May 2007 87,180 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 87,180 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 82,214 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 82,214 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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A971 UBD is a 1983 Renault Trafic in Cream with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 81,714 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A971 UBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 43 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A971 UBD registered?

A971 UBD is a 1983 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 December 1983.

Is A971 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A971 UBD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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